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Meaning of fauna
The primary meaning of the word "fauna" refers to the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Etymology of fauna
The word "fauna" originates from Roman mythology, where Fauna was the goddess of animals and wildlife, equivalent to the Greek goddess Pan
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the animal life of a particular region or time period
Synonyms
animals
wildlife
creatures
beasts
brutes
monsters
organisms
living things
flora
biodiversity
ecosystem
biosphere
zoology
menagerie
bestiary
biota
species
genera
taxonomy
classification
vertebrates
invertebrates
mammals
reptiles
amphibians
birds
fish
insects
arachnids
crustaceans
mollusks
Definitions
- The animal life of a particular region or time period
- * A book or other work that describes and classifies the animals of a particular region or group
Usage Examples
- The fauna of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse, with thousands of species of animals and insects
- * The fossil record provides a glimpse into the fauna of the ancient world, including creatures that are now extinct
Antonyms
flora
vegetation
plants
trees
crops
microbes
bacteria
humans
people
society
culture
civilization
technology
architecture
infrastructure
machines
robots